A Free Mammogram for an Artist

Producer: Ivanhoe Broadcast News

Joomi Lim, an artist and jewelry designer, had health insurance all her life until she recently lost coverage. Luckily, a friend clued her in to the Cancer Vixen Fund free screening event that took place in New York on July 11, 2008. After having skipped breast screenings for over a year, Joomi discusses why she came in for a free mammogram at St. Vincent's -- and shows off some of her bejeweled creations!!

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